Fashion's Mad for Hats

From DKNY and Alexander Wang in New York to Giles and Blugirl in London and Milan respectively, the hat—and headgear in general—can officially be called a major trend for fall 2009. A bit posh and slightly old-fashioned, the look is certainly not for everyone. Personally, I feel a bit silly wearing one for any reason other than keeping warm. Headbands, on the other hand, though a tad retro, are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to jump on the headwear-bandwagon without going all the way into fedora territory. Here, some options starting at $6 (clockwise: Marc by Marc Jacobs acrylic bowheadband, Jennifer Ouellette cotton turban and curved featherheadbands, and Forever 21 featherheadband) . Tell me, are you a headband or hat person? —Violet Moon Gaynor

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